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Published: July 14, 2019 Last Modified: July 14, 2019 By Sara 102 Comments

Greek Chicken and Potatoes

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Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | Sheet Pan Dinner | Roasted Chicken Thighs #chicken #chickenthighs #garlic #potatoes #onepotmeal #dinner #dinneratthezoo #cleaneating

This Greek chicken and potatoes is a one pan meal with marinated garlic and herb chicken and tender potatoes, all roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy dinner for a busy weeknight.

I am all about the sheet pan meals like Asian salmon, lemon thyme chicken and this flavorful Greek chicken. It’s less work with minimal cleanup involved!

Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | Sheet Pan Dinner | Roasted Chicken Thighs #chicken #chickenthighs #garlic #potatoes #onepotmeal #dinner #dinneratthezoo #cleaneating Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe | Sheet Pan Dinner | Roasted Chicken Thighs #chicken #chickenthighs #garlic #potatoes #onepotmeal #dinner #dinneratthezoo #cleaneating

A sheet pan of Greek chicken and potatoes with garlic, herbs and lemon.

In my opinion, you can never go wrong with a one pan meal. The protein and veggies all cook together and you only have one dish to clean at the end! This Greek chicken and potatoes is tender and juicy chicken thighs with golden brown potatoes. You can serve this dish as is, or add an additional veggie on the pan to round out your meal.

How do you make Greek chicken with potatoes?

The first step in this recipe is to make a marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and spices. The chicken and potatoes are tossed in the olive oil mixture, then they go onto a sheet pan to roast until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Add a sprinkling of fresh parsley and some lemon wedges and dinner is served!

Chicken thighs and potatoes in a garlic and herb marinade.

Tips for Greek Chicken

  • I prefer to use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs for this recipe because they are super flavorful and they don’t dry out in the oven. You could also use chicken drumsticks or bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts if you prefer. The bone-in chicken breasts will take longer to cook than the chicken thighs, so keep that in mind.
  • If you’d like, you can reserve a tablespoon or two of the marinade before you add the chicken and potatoes, then drizzle that reserved marinade over the cooked dish for added flavor.
  • This dish is great for meal prep; it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Chicken thighs and potatoes spread out on a sheet pan.

Greek Chicken with Potatoes Variations

You can add other ingredients to this dish to create other flavor variations that suit your tastes.

  • Vegetables: During the last 15 minutes of the baking time, you can add vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower or zucchini.
  • Cheese: Sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese over the finished dish.
  • Herbs: Instead of garnishing your Greek chicken with fresh parsley, you can use green onions, chives, dill or basil.
  • Potatoes: You can use red potatoes, Russet potatoes or even sweet potatoes instead of the Yukon gold potatoes.

A spatula serving a piece of Greek chicken thighs.

How long does it take to bake chicken thighs?

It takes approximately 45 minutes to bake chicken thighs at a temperature of 400 degrees F.

Greek chicken and potatoes on a plate with asparagus.

How do you know when chicken is done?

You can tell that your chicken is done when the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at least 165 degrees F. I use a digital probe thermometer with a remote so that I can monitor the progress of the chicken from anywhere in the house.

I cannot get enough of this Greek chicken, my family loves it and I’m sure your family will enjoy it too!

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A sheet pan of Greek chicken and potatoes with garlic, herbs and lemon.
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Greek Chicken and Potatoes

This Greek chicken and potatoes is a one pan meal with marinated garlic and herb chicken and tender potatoes, all roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy dinner for a busy weeknight.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 425kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges for garnish
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic and oregano in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken and potatoes to the bowl; toss to coat with the marinade.
  • Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken and potatoes on the pan in a single layer.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done and potatoes are tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Aubrey says

      January 12, 2023 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was super delicious and soooo easy. It will be part of my regular rotation. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    2. Maybritt Mujadzic says

      December 20, 2022 at 11:27 am

      Can I prep everything together the night before and place in fridge?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 21, 2022 at 10:31 am

        That should be fine, the potatoes may discolor a bit from sitting overnight but it won’t affect the flavor at all.

        Reply
    3. Laura says

      November 28, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      Delish. I would cut the Evoo in 1/2 next time.

      Reply
    4. FJL says

      November 28, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and easy to make. Was a definite crowd pleaser at my house.

      Reply
    5. Tracy says

      November 14, 2022 at 4:35 am

      Can you use boneless/skinless chicken? If so, how would you adjust the temp and cook time?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 14, 2022 at 1:30 pm

        I assume you are referring to boneless skinless chicken thighs? They’d take less time to cook, more like 30 minutes. That being said, the potatoes may take longer than 30 minutes to cook, so you’ll need to make sure both components are cooked through at the 30 minute mark, or else remove the chicken at that point and let the potatoes keep cooking.

        Reply
    6. Simaron says

      November 8, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Can I marinate chicken overnight?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 9, 2022 at 12:33 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    7. Lise says

      November 7, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love this simple and delish recipe. I make a cucumber, tomato, parsley , lemon juice, EVOO simple salad on the side! I also don’t use the full cup of EVOO.

      Reply
    8. Donna says

      November 2, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe – have made it many times. I would add more time to the preparation, though. It takes me at least 10 minutes to just squeeze and zest the lemons. I also cut fat off of the chicken.

      Reply
    9. Barbara Henning says

      August 18, 2022 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      Easy recipe with a fantastic result. Great for a crowd.

      Reply
    10. Elzbth says

      August 3, 2022 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This was a hit last night, and I love how easy it was to prepare. I marinated the chicken all day and added some zucchini for the last 15 minutes. Will definitely be making again.

      Reply
    11. CHARLES says

      July 7, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious meal, quick and easy to make. Ended up licking the plate…lol

      Reply
      • Yaya says

        October 24, 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Should I flip the chicken halfway through?

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        • Sara says

          October 26, 2022 at 1:37 pm

          I do not flip it!

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